The use of adenosine deaminase and interferon-gamma as diagnostic tools for tuberculous pericarditis.

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVES:To assess the consequences of nitrate withdrawal in angina-free and hemodynamically stable coronary patients. DESIGN:Prospective, open, intervention study. SETTING:Cardiology outpatient clinic of a university-affiliated municipal hospital. PATIENTS:Angina-free patients who were hemodynamically stabl...

journal_title：Chest

authors： George J,Kitzis I,Zandorf D,Golovner M,Shapira I,Laniado S,Roth A

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIMS:This study investigated whether right ventricular (RV) diastolic function is impaired in pulmonary hypertension (PH) patients, and whether it is related to RV mass and afterload. In addition, the effects of an acute reduction of RV afterload by the oral intake of sildenafil were studied. Finally, we assessed wheth...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Gan CT,Holverda S,Marcus JT,Paulus WJ,Marques KM,Bronzwaer JG,Twisk JW,Boonstra A,Postmus PE,Vonk-Noordegraaf A

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated two patients with systemic cholesterol embolization (SCE) associated with the development of pleural effusions. These two patients had evidence of atherosclerosis and presented with livedo reticularis, renal insufficiency, and gangrenous cutaneous changes as manifestations of their SCE. In both cases, clo...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kollef MH,McCormack MT,Kristo DA,Reddy VV

更新日期：1993-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Burnout syndrome is an increasingly common phenomenon that threatens our critical care workforce and the well-being of its members. Burnout syndrome can be conceived of as a workforce manifestation of chronic workload and workforce capacity imbalance. This study explores the role of workload management tools that can ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Lilly CM,Cucchi E,Marshall N,Katz A

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：CASE PRESENTATION:A 32-year-old Nigerian woman, who became pregnant after undergoing in vitro fertilization, was admitted with nausea and abdominal pain. She had a history of two miscarriages and infertility because of tubal blockage treated by salpingectomy. One week prior, she presented to an outside hospital with pr...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Amin S,Stone D,Anderlind C

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objective of this study was to systematically review and quantitatively synthesize all randomized controlled trials (RCTs), comparing important outcomes in ventilated critically ill patients who received an early or late tracheotomy. METHODS:A systematic literature search of PubMed, Cumulative Index to ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Wang F,Wu Y,Bo L,Lou J,Zhu J,Chen F,Li J,Deng X

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-three patients with T3,N2,M0 or T4,N2,M0, non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) took part in a phase 2 study in an attempt to evaluate the feasability of neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery and thoracic radiotherapy. Chemotherapy consisted of daily administration of the following treatment: etoposide, 100...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Pujol JL,Hayot M,Rouanet P,Le Chevalier T,Michel FB

更新日期：1994-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have assessed right and left ventricular function by multigated radionuclide ventriculography in 12 consecutive patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) grouped according to the CDC classification system for HIV infection. Results were correlated with clinical, electrocardiographic and echocardiograp...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Raffanti SP,Chiaramida AJ,Sen P,Wright P,Middleton JR,Chiaramida S

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with HES and pulmonary infiltrates may pose certain diagnostic problems as the infiltrates may be attributed to infection, infarction, congestive heart failure, or HES itself. We report an 87-year-old woman with idiopathic HES presenting with bibasal alveolar infiltrates. Differential cell count in BAL fluid ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Slabbynck H,Impens N,Naegels S,Dewaele M,Schandevyl W

更新日期：1992-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:s: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a high prevalence of pulmonary function test (PFT) abnormality, but the long-term significance of this is unknown. We performed a longitudinal study of pulmonary function in asymptomatic, nonsmoking patients with active RA requiring disease-modifying drugs...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Fuld JP,Johnson MK,Cotton MM,Carter R,Watkin SW,Capell HA,Stevenson RD

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prosthetic valve endocarditis is a formidable complication following cardiac valve replacement. Surgical intervention has resulted in a significant reduction in mortality when certain complications prevail. We report two such cases of prosthetic valve endocarditis in which the use of transesophageal echocardiography p...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Bruss J,Jacobs LE,Kotler MN,Ioli AW

更新日期：1992-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We evaluated the association between hemodynamic parameters of chronic congestive heart failure (CHF) and mediastinal lymphadenopathy (MLA) in heart transplantation (HT) candidates and the effect of HT on MLA. We also described the results of lymph node (LN) biopsies of MLA in the patients. METHODS:Patients...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Pastis NJ Jr,Van Bakel AB,Brand TM,Ravenel JG,Gilbert GE,Silvestri GA,Judson MA

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report three cases of pulmonary edema associated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, including one fatality. All three patients had cardiac disease and reduced left ventricular (LV) ejection fractions (EFs). Two patients had diabetes, and one patient had severe aortic stenosis. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may contribute ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Weaver LK,Churchill S

更新日期：2001-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Electromagnetic navigation bronchoscopy (ENB) with biopsy under fluoroscopic guidance has enhanced the yield of flexible bronchoscopy in the diagnosis of peripheral lung lesions. However, the accuracy of ENB navigation suggests that the addition of fluoroscopy is redundant. OBJECTIVES:Data were prospectivel...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Eberhardt R,Anantham D,Herth F,Feller-Kopman D,Ernst A

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pathogenic bacteria colonize the airways of 30% to 40% of patients with COPD and cause approximately 50% of exacerbations. New strains of nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHI) and Moraxella catarrhalis are associated with exacerbations. Antimicrobial protein/peptides (AMPs) play important roles in innate...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Parameswaran GI,Sethi S,Murphy TF

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Critically ill patients who develop ARDS have substantial associated morbidity and mortality. Circulating mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) released during critical illness causes endothelial dysfunction and lung injury in experimental models. This study hypothesized that elevated plasma mtDNA is associated with ARD...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Faust HE,Reilly JP,Anderson BJ,Ittner CAG,Forker CM,Zhang P,Weaver BA,Holena DN,Lanken PN,Christie JD,Meyer NJ,Mangalmurti NS,Shashaty MGS

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between coffee consumption and the prevalence of bronchial asthma has been evaluated using data from the 1983 Italian National Health Survey, based on 72,284 individuals aged over 15 years randomly selected within strata of geographic area, size of the place of residence and of the household in order ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Pagano R,Negri E,Decarli A,La Vecchia C

更新日期：1988-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:Studies documenting the increased incidence of exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB) in figure skaters have employed a method that incorporates on-ice exercise with rink-side spirometry. The literature suggests that bronchial provocation challenge testing is better than exercise testing for identifying EIB. To...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Mannix ET,Manfredi F,Farber MO

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This report describes a 25-year follow-up of angiographically proven bilateral functioning Vineberg grafts. This represents the longest angiographic follow-up found in the literature. The relevance of these grafts in present-day revascularization procedures is discussed. ...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Hughes MM

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Natural killer-cell activity of fresh interstitial pulmonary cell populations from patients with squamous cell and adenocarcinoma of the lung and carcinoma metastatic to the lung was assessed and compared to that of apparently normal lung. No increase in the percentage of lymphoid cell populations was noted in the int...

journal_title：Chest

authors： deShazo RD,Moulder PV,Bozelka B,Chapman Y

更新日期：1987-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Lung expansion techniques (LETs) are widely used to prevent postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs). However, the effects of each of these techniques on thoracoabdominal mechanics and PPC incidence after abdominal surgery remain unclear. The objective of this study was to compare the effects of LET on pu...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Lunardi AC,Paisani DM,Silva CCBMD,Cano DP,Tanaka C,Carvalho CRF

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The respiratory pattern during wakefulness and sleep was characterized in a 70-year-old woman with respiratory dyskinesia. During wakefulness, both respiratory frequency and tidal volume exhibited an irregularly irregular pattern. In addition, wide fluctuations occurred in the position of the rib cage and abdomen at e...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Kuna ST,Awan R

更新日期：1986-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY OBJECTIVE:Bronchioloalveolar carcinoma (BAC) is an uncommon pulmonary neoplasm with various radiologic and clinical presentations. In this article, we analyze the initial radiologic findings, TNM stagings, surgical types, and radiologic features of recurrence, and correlate them with patient survival. DESIGN:A r...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Liu YY,Chen YM,Huang MH,Perng RP

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is increasing support for the use of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV) in the treatment of patients with acute respiratory failure. Highest success rates are recorded in patients with exacerbation of COPD, particularly in patients presenting primarily with hypercarbic respiratory failure...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Rocker GM,Mackenzie MG,Williams B,Logan PM

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:No studies have attempted to examine the genetic influence on the habit of snoring. The aim of the present study was to examine whether an association existed between self-reported snoring and family history of snoring and a number of genetic markers. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The data were derived from a primar...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Jennum P,Hein HO,Suadicani P,Sørensen H,Gyntelberg F

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last few years, there has been a renewed interest in patients with characteristics of both asthma and COPD. Although the precise definition of asthma-COPD overlap (ACO) is still controversial, patients with overlapping features are frequently encountered in clinical practice, and may indeed have worse clinica...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Maselli DJ,Hardin M,Christenson SA,Hanania NA,Hersh CP,Adams SG,Anzueto A,Peters JI,Han MK,Martinez FJ

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pulmonary hypertension is a common finding in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Therapy with sildenafil has been shown to decrease pulmonary vascular resistance in patients with pulmonary fibrosis and may improve functional status. Patients wit...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Collard HR,Anstrom KJ,Schwarz MI,Zisman DA

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While the outcome of in-hospital cardiopulmonary arrest has been studied extensively, the clinical antecedents of arrest are less well defined. We studied a group of consecutive general hospital ward patients developing cardiopulmonary arrest. Prospectively determined definitions of underlying pathophysiology, severit...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Schein RM,Hazday N,Pena M,Ruben BH,Sprung CL

更新日期：1990-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has severely affected ICUs and critical care health-care providers (HCPs) worldwide. RESEARCH QUESTION:How do regional differences and perceived lack of ICU resources affect critical care resource use and the well-being of HCPs? STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS:Betw...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Wahlster S,Sharma M,Lewis AK,Patel PV,Hartog CS,Jannotta G,Blissitt P,Kross EK,Kassebaum NJ,Greer DM,Curtis JR,Creutzfeldt CJ

更新日期：2020-09-11 00:00:00

abstract：:A case of idiopathic pulmonary hypertension is associated with portal venous thrombosis. The patient's chest roentgenogram revealed numerous nodular densities which at necropsy were found to have been caused by an exuberant fibroblastic reaction around small pulmonary arterioles. This is an example of the unusual asso...

journal_title：Chest

authors： Bower JS,Dantzker DR,Naylor B

更新日期：1980-07-01 00:00:00